Ship&#39;s swinging table.



V. A. TREADWELL.

SHIPS SWINGING TABLE.

APPLIOATION FILED JULY 1, 1913.

1,083,778, I Patented Jan. 6, 1914.

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.V. A. TREADWELL.

SHIPS SWINGING TABLE.

APPLICATION FILED JULY 1, 1913v 1,083,778. Patented Jan. 6, 1914.

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VICTOR A. TREADWELL, OF DETROIT, MICHIGAN.

SHIPS SWINGING TABLE.

Specification of Letters Patent.

Patented Jan. 5, 1%14.

Application filed July 1, 1913. Serial No. 776,821.

To all whom it may concern:

Be it known that I, VIoTon A. TREADWELL, a citizen of the United States,residing at Detroit, in the county of Wayne and State of Michigan, haveinvented new and useful Improvements in Ships Swinging Tables, of whichthe following is a specification.

The invention provides an appliance particularly designed for sea-goingvessels, whereby meals may be partaken of with comfort and without theinconvenience resulting from the rocking of the ship in rough water.

The invention consists of a platform suspended a short distance from thefloor and adapted to receive and support the dining table and thechairs, benches or the like upon which the diners are seated whenpartaking of the meal.

The invention provides novel means for supporting the platform wherebythe same may automatically move to compensate for the rocking of theship and yet have the table remain comparatively horizontal and fixedwith reference to the persons sitting therearound.

The invention consists of the novel features, details of constructionand combination of parts, which hereinafter will be more particularlyset forth, illustrated in the accompanying drawings, and pointed out inthe appended claim.

Referring to the drawings, forming a part of the specification, Figure 1is a side view of a table of the character stated, embodying theinvention. Fig. 2 is a top plan view. Fig. 3 is a horizontal section onthe line w-w of Fig. 1.

Corresponding and like parts are referred to in the followingdescription, and indicated in all the views of the drawings, by the samereference characters.

The invention embodies a platform 1, which is preferably of circularoutline, although the configuration may vary depending upon the shape ofthe table to be supported thereon. The platform is suspended a shortdistance from the floor of the cabin or other part of the ship. Theplatform comprises a top and an under structure, the latter comprisingradial and approximately transverse beams. The top of the platform mayconsist of flooring which is nailed to the structure in the usual way ofsecuring flooring to sills or other supporting timbers. A center post 2is connected at its lower end with the plat-form 1 at a central pointand is connected at its upper end with the ceiling 3 of the cabin orother part of the ship by means of a loose joint 1, which will admit ofthe post swinging after the manner of a bob line. An overhead structure5 is connected with the upper end of the post 2 and with the ceiling 3and comprises a number of radially disposed bars and relativelytransverse connecting bars. A number of posts 6 are vertically arrangedand connect the outer portions of the platform 1 and overhead structure5 so as to provide a substantial supporting frame or structure for thedining table and chairs or benches. A plurality of springs 7 of helicalform and contractile type connect the outer part of the overheadstructure 5 with the ceiling, such springs inclining outwardly andupwardly and being normally under tension so as to hold the overheadstructure in a given position in a yielding manner. Other springs 8 ofcontractile and helical form connect the outer portion of the platform 1with the floor 9, said springs inclining inwardly and downwardly. Thesprings 7 and 8 co-act to yieldingly hold the table suspending structureor frame in a given position against a too free movement so that noannoying movement will be experienced by the persons sitting upon theplatform 1 about the table.

A table 10 of any construction is supported centrally upon the platform1 with the post 2 passing therethrough. The table 10 is designed toreceive the dishes and other accessories incident to a dining table. Asmall table 11 is mounted centrally upon the main table 10 and isadapted to turn about the post 2 and is intended to receive the articlesof food, condiment holders and other articles for general use andservice. The table 11 is adapted to be turned by hand so as to bring anyarticle within convenient reach of the persons sitting at the table.Chairs, benches, or other supporting means, are placed upon the platform1 about the table 10 for the persons to sit upon when partaking of ameal at the table.

It will be understood from the foregoing, taken in connection with theaccompanying drawings, that the invention provides means whereby personsmay partake of a meal with comparative ease and comfort when at sea andthe vessel is rolling in rough water, the structure being substantialand mounted in a manner to prevent any unpleasant movement beingtransmitted from the vessel to the persons sitting upon the platformabout the table.

From the foregoing description, taken in connection With theaccompanying drawings, the advantages of the construction and of themethod of operation will be readily apparent to those skilled in the artto which the invention appertains, and while I have described theprinciple of operation of the invention, together with the device whichI now consider to be the best embodiment thereof, I desire to have itunderstood that the device shown is merely illustrative, and that suchchanges may be made when desired as are within the scope of the claimappended hereto.

The joint 4 may be of any type to admit of the structure swinging inevery direction. It is preferred to have the joint of the universaltype.

The small table 11 is supported by means of a collar 12 and braces 18.The collar 12 is slipped upon the post2 and is free to turn thereon andthe braces 13 connect the Outer portion of the table with the collar.

Having thus described the invention what is claimed as new, is

In a device of the character specified, the combination of an overheadstructure, a platform, a center and outer posts connecting the overheadstructure and platform, the

center post being connected at its upper end with the ceiling by meansof a universal j oint, oppositely inclined springs connecting theoverhead structure with the ceiling and the platform with the floor, atable mounted upon the platform and having the center post passingcentrally therethrough, and a self-waiting table mounted upon the diningtable and rotatable about the center post,

In testimony whereof I aiiix my signature in presence of two witnesses.

VICTOR A. TREADWELL.

l/Vitnesses:

I VILLIAM J. GRIFFIN, WADE WILLIs.

Copies of this patent may be obtained for five cents each, by addressingthe Commissioner of Patents,

Washington, D. G.

